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I'm well aware.

In this case, I tend to strongly prefer the prescriptivist view to the prescriptivist, and misuse generates confusion rather than clarity.

Words ... should mean things. Particularly when they're specifically referring to illegitimate reasoning in the first place.

"Enormity", "disinterested", and "very unique" are others on my list.



Good luck with your quest


It's my windmill, and I can tilt if I want to.




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